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Clapham (Bedford) vs Great Denham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Great Denham is about 45% cheaper on average. Clapham (bedford) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clapham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Clapham (Bedford)

£500,968

Great Denham

£346,612

Crime Rate

Clapham (Bedford)

77.5

Great Denham

77.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Clapham (Bedford)

100.0%

Great Denham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Clapham (Bedford)

446.2

Great Denham

434.4

EPC Rating

Clapham (Bedford)

71.5

Great Denham

71.5

Median Income

Clapham (Bedford)

£33,416

Great Denham

£33,416

The average house price in Great Denham is £346,612, which is 45% less than Clapham (bedford) at £500,968. The most affordable entry point in Clapham (bedford) is a semi-detached at £366,961, while in Great Denham it is a flat at £207,776.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 122% pricier in Clapham (bedford) (£460,258 vs £207,776).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Great Denham prices grew faster — 23% vs 5%.

With 77.5 offences per 1,000 people, Clapham (bedford) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Great Denham's 77.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clapham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Great Denham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Clapham (bedford) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Great Denham. Clapham (bedford) has 1 schools in total, while Great Denham has 1.

Clapham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Great Denham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricClapham (Bedford)Great Denham
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Clapham (bedford) offers faster average downloads at 446.2 Mbps, compared to 434.4 Mbps in Great Denham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Clapham (bedford) and 97% in Great Denham. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Clapham (bedford) and 82.1% in Great Denham.

Clapham (bedford) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (446 vs 434 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Clapham (bedford) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Great Denham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Clapham (bedford) and £1,111 in Great Denham. 68.5% of homes in Clapham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Great Denham.

Clapham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,416 in Clapham (bedford) and £33,416 in Great Denham. The median age is 41.6 in Clapham (bedford) and 41.6 in Great Denham. Employment rates stand at 61.3% in Clapham (bedford) and 61.3% in Great Denham. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Clapham (bedford) versus 62.7% in Great Denham.

IndicatorClapham (Bedford)Great Denham
Population4,5024,363
Median Age41.641.6
Median Household Income£33,416£33,416
Employment Rate61.3%61.3%
Owner Occupied62.7%62.7%
Degree-Level Qualified34.7%34.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Clapham (bedford) and Great Denham?
Clapham (bedford) and Great Denham are approximately 2.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Clapham (bedford) or Great Denham?
Great Denham is cheaper, with an average house price of £346,612.
Is Clapham (bedford) or Great Denham safer?
Clapham (bedford) has the lower crime rate at 77.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Clapham (bedford) or Great Denham?
Clapham (bedford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Clapham (bedford) or Great Denham?
Clapham (bedford) has faster average broadband at 446.2 Mbps.

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